Akanksha Kaila
Refash Mumbai
TSL2019 /// ASAP →
/// AS SUSTAINABLE AS POSSIBLE
Rs. 1,500.00
Embroidered cover travelogue cum planners made using upcycled, recycled and discarded materials giving you an alternative to the machine-made or leather products. The embroidery is inspired by the traditional form of Kasuti embroidery and also some contemporary style cross-stitches. These are in size close to an A5 size book. Sized at 20 X 14 centimetre.
| Materials | Upcycled and hand-cleaned tyre tubes Recycled polyester felt Discarded threads from production units |
| Process |
First, the waste and discarded tyre tubes are hand-cleaned and cut to size for the Redori covers and prepared by sticking the embroidered recycled felt to it. |
** Please note that the embroidered threads may vary in colour and thickness based on available discarded materials.
Rs. 450.00
An upcycled tyre tube slim card holders for a variety of needs, such as business cards, credit or debit cards and offers and membership cards. A perfect fit for a sustainable and vegan alternative to leather or machine-made cardholders.
| Materials | Upcycled tyre tubes Recycled felt Metallic buttons fixtures |
| Process | These are made using hand-cleaned and hand-cut tyre tube by attaching recycled felt for a clean outcome for a cardholder, which protects and keeps the cards clean. 100% handmade product using discarded and recycled materials |
** Please note that the textures and thickness of the tyre tubes may vary based on available tyre tubes used as raw materials.
** Customised felt colour and screen printed branding is possible on no above 50
Rs. 170.00
Pencils are a great source of inspiration for many who write, sketch, design, illustrate or even calculate. These set of 6 pencils are made using recycled papers and hand-dyed using organic colours. Available in 3 types of patterns. A flat colour, a twister and a spiral style visual design feature.
Available in three styles and packs of 6 and 9 based on one's curiosity and personal style.
| Materials | Recycled paper Organic colours HB / 2B leads |
| Process | Pencil leads rolled in recycled papers or newspapers using glue are hand-coloured using organic colours to create solid and pattern styles |
** Mix sets will have a mix of three visual styles in the same number of pencils.
Rs. 850.00
These tool kits are hand-cut and made from discarded tyre tubes. These toolkits can be used for multiple types of tools and use cases like pencils, pens, hand tools of appropriate thicknesses. The kit can be rolled up and secured with an elastic that makes it easy to be carried around. The tyre tubes have a long life span and durability. These measure 30 cm X 20 cm in size.
The slots are of varies length to accommodate different thickness of tools.
| Materials | The upcycled discarded tyre tube Recycled polyester felt A wooden bead from waste wood Discarded elastics from large scale factories |
| Process | Hand-cleaned tyre tubes using soap and coconut oil Lathe turned wooden bead from waste wood |
* Please note that the tyre tube textures may vary based on available raw materials.
** Please note the pencils and tools in the image are only for reference on how to use it. The tool kit does not come with any tools/pencils.
small
medium
Rs. 750.00
Sometimes one needs that odd size for their tools, nick-nacks or other creative supplies. These are for those times and to be organised and relaxed. These pouches are a unique combination of our own (invented) stitching process and will tickle the sustainable bone in you.
| Materials | Hand-cleaned Upcycled tyre tubes Hand-stretched upcycled VHS (video) tapes Metallic buttons |
| Process | The VHS tape used as threads is first hand-stretched with proper tension to convert them into threads for stitching. Hand-cleaned tyre tubes are prepared with punching holes manually for sewing. Then using a strip hand-cleaned upcycled tyre tube and VHS tape thread the pieces are hand-stitched to perfect shape. For finishing and closure, the final metallic button is added for an intriguing look. |
** Please note that the texture and thickness of tyre tubes may vary based on available raw materials.
** Customisation is possible for orders above 50 pieces.
Rs. 810.00
An upcycled tyre tube and recycled felt wallet for women is designed to fit multiple items like payment cards, cash and also a mobile phone. These wallets are handmade out of tyre tubes and recycled felt.
| Materials | Upcycled tyre tubes Recycled felt Metallic buttons fixtures |
| Process | These are made using hand-cleaned and hand-cut tyre tube by attaching recycled felt for a clean outcome for a cardholder, which protects and keeps the cards clean. 100% handmade product using discarded and recycled materials |
** Please note that the textures and thickness of the tyre tubes may vary based on available tyre tubes used as raw materials.
** Customised felt colour and screen printed branding is possible on no above 50
a4
a5
Rs. 580.00
Is upcycled and sustainable what you are keen on, then these ones are the best fit. These are a combination of 2 processes. Japanese stab binding and french folding technique used in bookbinding. This Japanese stab bound books are made of 100% upcycled materials. The covers are made using waste boards and waste paper as cove jacket.
| Materials | Upcycled boards covered with handmade papers Inner papers are leftover pamphlet sheets from the printing press Bound with waste threads from production units |
| Process | These books are hand-bound using waste board, waste papers and old bill book papers. The cover is screen printed using a simple handwritten and drawn artwork "There is no planet B" Dedicated to the planet earth which is supposed to be treated and respected as a mother. |
| Page details |
90 unruled pages of 100% upcycled papers and boards 100 GSM upcycled paper one-sided pamphlets- rough texture |
** These books are part of our limited edition range and are available for a limited no.
Rs. 450.00
Field books with a "There is no planet B" print. A constant reminder for you to make sustainable choices every day.
| Materials | Upcycled & rescued paper boards screen printed Inner papers are rescued lab books from waste vendors headed for recycling Staple-bound using old discarded staples from a closed factory |
| Process | These books are hand-bound using waste board, waste papers. The cover is screen printed using a simple handwritten and drawn artwork "There is no planet B" Dedicated to the planet earth which is supposed to be treated and respected as a mother. |
| Page details |
90-100 plain + ruled pages of upcycled papers and boards Book size - 23 X 15.5 cm 75-80 GSM upcycled paper |
** These books are part of our limited edition range and are available for a limited no.
Testimonial
The Second Life’s products are a true representation of thoughtful design. Their designs showcase the possibilities when products are designed to solve a problem rather than to just feed the greed of consumption. All their products are unique in their own way - right from the upcycled diaries to the upcycled lamps - they all tell a beautiful story of re-loving pre-existing materials.
TSL product range is contemporary in design that integrates Indian aesthetics and techniques with sustainability centred process from material to final product. The products are functional and durable. Also a personal connect that I'm contributing positively in a small way by consuming products that are sustainability centred as a consumer.
Achyutha Sharma
Bengaluru customerConsider me the BIGGEST fan of TSL! Never have I seen such beautiful products made out of completely upcycled materials. My favourite range of TSL is their stationery which is ingenious as it’s not only Indian and sustainable, but aesthetic too! Made out of used movie poster materials and used newspaper & block printed so beautifully, they make the perfect sustainable gifting option. I always have a bunch of items handy for gifting :)
Prithvi Rao
Founder | Exchange RoomThe Second Life has the power to become one of the key players in days to come and bring the conscious communities and consumers together to tread the path of a much meaningful life ahead. To me, The Second Life stands for "the sustainable lifestyle" I wish the entire team behind this brand to grow and inspire others to have more meaningful practices ahead.
Atul Johri
Designer / Entrepreneur
